Magazines

The ALA does not have a recommended list of magazines for children, though from time to time, one of our journals--especially Book Links and Booklist--will publish a review of magazines, or include one in a review. Some libraries have prepared lists for their readers, for example, the Monroe County (Indiana) library; see [1]

Blogs

Note: the following listings are not intended to be comprehensive, but rather indicative of the types of published material available for consultation. The age ranges also overlap, depending on the author.

Print Sources for Children's Reading, early readers through high school

Print Sources for Children's Reading, early reader through Grade 3

Bailey, Alan R. "Early Essentials: Developing and Sustaining Birth-Kindergarten Library Collections." Children and Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children Volume 7, No. 3 (Winter 2009), p. 17-24 (includes sidebar, "The Definitive Collection" on pages 20-24 -- "The following is a representative, but not all-inclusive list, of recommended books to include in a birth-kindergarten collection. You and your library may have your own favorites to add, but this is a great place to start.").

All Together Now (ATN) Reading Lists ATN Reading Lists was started in 1996 as part of a librarian collaborative project, All Together Now, begun by Dale Copps. The site contains targeted lists based on author, genre, read alikes, read alouds, age groups, school subjects, themes, and values.

Guys Read Offers a list of books recommended by the webmaster, children's author Jon Sczieska, and others suggested by visitors to the website.

Kids' Reading List at Oprah.com, prepared by the ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee, which works to promote books and other resources through recommendations, compilations of lists and related services. (Oprah's site reads 03/04/2010: Give your children the gift of reading by using our guide from the American Library Association to select books that match both their abilities and interests. Jump-start your kids' imaginations through reading. You'll change their lives!)

READ.GOV Booklists -- Read.gov presents a sampling of suggested books that will spark the imagination and transport readers to new and exciting places. Look for these books in your local library. The books supplement the online resources in the American Memory website. Following each list is a link to the corresponding online resources. Books & Related Info for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Educators & Parents.